Classroom management – how to nip potential troublemakers in the bud (4)

Coming to the end of the semester. I’ve learned a few things from my troublesome students.

One is, they don’t pay much attention to what the teacher says. You first have to get their attention and show that you mean business right from the start. The sooner you demonstrate this (not talk about it), the better. They won’t pay attention until you do.

Like Coach Carter does here (or go visit splicd if you’re short of time and just want to cut to the chase):

Notice how Carter doesn’t fall into the trap of answering when Timo Cruz’s asks “What for?”